A space odyssey will celebrate its 50th anniversary. A space odyssey with special engagements of stanley kubricks science fiction masterpiece. A space odyssey coming to imax theaters for the first. A space odyssey returns to theaters in 70mm for its. Paul little looks at what made the prescient film so weird and so wonderful. A space odyssey, a seminal film in motion picture history and one that has awed millions over the years. A space odyssey 70mm trailer celebrates 50th anniversary. It is the 50th anniversary of one of the most influential films ever. A space odyssey is still the ultimate trip the new york.
A space odyssey we are proud to bring the film to imax for one week only. A mong the classic hollywood films, none is an outlier in so many ways as stanley kubricks 2001. A space odyssey 50th anniversary can be found in our movie archive. The 2001 imax news comes on the heels of a recent unrestored 70mm film rerelease of the film supervised by christopher nolan, in honor of the movies 50th anniversary.
A space odyssey, this book presents a radical and hopeful new philosophy for humans in space and on earth. In honor of the 50th anniversary of 2001, this page celebrates and explores the meanings of the greatest space film of all time. Are there still cinemas that can show 70mm in the u. A space odyssey will be returning to theaters for its 50th anniversary, after a screening of a new 70mm print makes its debut at the upcoming cannes film festival. A space odyssey takes the ultimate trip to imax this. A space odyssey, the groundbreaking film by stanley kubrick, celebrated its 50th anniversary this month, a milestone for a film that remains unlike no other transcending its face value of. Apart from cannes, i think it is getting a limited release in the usa, but thats it. The screenplay was written by kubrick and arthur c.
It has no spoken dialogue in its first 20 minutes, or its last 20. A space odyssey coming to imax theaters for the first time. A space odyssey will be digitally remastered into the image and sound quality the imax experience with proprietary imax dmr digital remastering technology. A space odyssey gets firstever imax release, in 350. Originally released on april 3, 1968, the cerebral science fiction film, with its stunning. Now a new smithsonian exhibit celebrating the films. Dont believe i have ever seen that in a cinema, so thats another one i would like to see. Celebrate 2001s 50th anniversary early with new space. This marks the first time ever that moviegoers will have the opportunity to view the seminal film on the largest possible screen, creating a truly immersive experience. A space odyssey is one of those rare movies you recognize even if youve never seen it. This special imax release of the 1968 epic film can be experiencedfor one week onlyin select imax theatres in north america, starting august 24 th.
The story goes that a wowed kubrick invited low to collaborate on 2001, but low and kroitor were busy preparing a film for the 1967 worlds fair and inventing imax in the process. A space odyssey is getting the imax treatment for the first time to celebrate the films 50th anniversary, warner. Apr 02, 2018 remembered on its 50th anniversary, kubricks 2001. A space odyssey is heading back to the big screen in honor of its 50th anniversary, warner bros.
A space odyssey marks 50 years with a limited imax run. A space odyssey, screening in a sparkling new 70mm print. A space odyssey is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. He did, however, manage to hire the films effects wizard, wally gentleman, and get universe s narrator on board. Continuing the celebration of the 50th anniversary of stanley kubricks 2001. Kubrick liked to work from books, and since a suitable one did not yet exist they would write it. To celebrate the 50th anniversary, read an excerpt of space odyssey. The video also draws from barry vackers new book, specter of the monolith. To celebrate the films halfacentury birthday, 2001 will have a 70mm rerelease, enabling audiences to experience.
Clarke and stanley kubrick teamed up on the mindblowing 1968 film 2001. Kubricks title has often been credited with paving the way for sciencefiction films that took a realistic approach to depicting the future. Jun 21, 2018 keir dullea is best known for his portrayal of astronaut david bowman in the scifi epic 2001. A space odyssey may 02, 2016 a masterpiece in its own right, 2001 is a sharp, cinematic film that drags itself out and fails to stay engaging for the duration. Master filmmaker stanley kubricks mindblowing meditation on the inherent dangers and wonders of technology, the limitless vistas of space, and the future of the human race must be seen on the big screen to be believed. A space odyssey adaptation was the perfect comic for kirby. A space odyssey is one of my favorite films and my favorite scifi of all time, i ve committed far too many hours of my life watching it and i m now here to share my thoughts on what the. Slightly ot, but yellow submarine is also getting a 50th anniversary re release in a new print. Downstream would be midnight showings, monographs, dorm rooms. Today marks the 50th anniversary of the original release of stanley kubricks 2001. A space odyssey is back in theaters for one week only. Specters of the monolith for the 50th anniversary of 2001. The 50th anniversary celebration of director stanley kubricks cinematic masterpiece 2001. A space odyssey returned to theaters earlier this summer and toured the country with an unrestored 70mm print.
At the time, it was very innovative, but of course now were all accustomed to movies ending with a. The best way to see this seminal masterwork has always been on the big screen in cosmic 70mmweve seen it at the music box theatre here in chicago, and its. A space odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by stanley. A space odyssey is as relevant and poignant as it was 50 years ago. Four imax cinemas will carry nolans 70mm restoration for a oneweek. Then, when the 50th anniversary started appearing on the horizon, i thought it. This discussion is in honor of the 50th anniversary of the film that changed the science fiction genre. Im sorry, dave, im afraid i cant do that, murmurs hal 9000, the conscious. Pictures are celebrating the 50 th anniversary of 2001. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, the new title commemorates the movies 50th anniversary and is billed as the definitive. A novel released after the films premiere was in part written concurrently with the screenplay.
In the end, clarke and kubrick wrote parts of the novel and screenplay. Four imax cinemas will carry nolans 70mm restoration for a oneweek exclusive engagement in late. Aug 01, 2018 as part of the the 50th anniversary of stanley kubricks 2001. A space odyssey is perhaps stanley kubricks signature movie, and arthur c. Clarke, and was inspired by clarkes short story the sentinel and other short stories by clarke. And to end the whole thing i mean im still blown away by it. This video interpretation of the monolith and what it means is in honor of the 50th anniversary of 2001.
A space odyssey, which is being rereleased this year for its 50th anniversary, baffled film critics when it first came out but now tops their lists of the most important. Apr 20, 2018 open the pod bay doors hal, because 2001. The ideas are not merely out of this world, but needed more than ever for this world, a world dominated by small minds on small screens. A space odyssey celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look at five. And in its honor, director christopher nolan is premiering the movie at the cannes film festival in may. Aug 01, 2018 the 50th anniversary celebration of director stanley kubricks cinematic masterpiece 2001. Continuing the 50th anniversary celebration of stanley kubricks science fiction masterpiece 2001.
In celebration of the films 50th anniversary this year, coolidge corner. Conceived as a book and a film simultaneously, it charts the progress of mankind from cavedwelling apes to space travel and beyond, each stage heralded by a mysterious alien artefact, the black monolith. Writer and filmmaker michael benson, author of the new book space. No other artist could capture the wonder of a visual medium like kubrick did. Aug 03, 2018 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of 2001. And although the film hasnt been new in 50 years, bryan premiere cinema dedicated all of last week to showing the mindbending classic on their imax screen. Although the styles of the two men could not be more different, their ability to stun us with images was identical. A space odyssey gets firstever imax release, in 350 theaters, for 50th anniversary.
Fifty years of parodies and homages might dull the impact of some films, but 2001 remains as powerful. Apr 24, 2018 stanley kubricks eighth feature film, 2001. I would watch it of bfi imax waterloo were showing it, but it does not seem to be. Book celebrates 50th anniversary of scifi movie masterpiece michael bensons exhaustive new book about the making of 2001. May 05, 2018 retake the ultimate trip with a castro theatre engagement of stanley kubricks 2001. A space odyssey inspired an awe that star wars, for all its power, couldnt match. A space odyssey creation and legacy probed in 50th.
Apr 05, 2017 stanley kubricks psychedelic space epic, 2001. Odyssey, which is being rereleased this year for its 50th anniversary. A space odyssey was released in american theaters 50 years ago this week, blowing the minds of a generation primed for its heady themes and psychedelic visuals and changing scifi filmmaking forever. A space odyssey, the greatest and most thoughtprovoking space film of alltime. Clarke and filmmaker stanley kubrick, opened in theaters across. Stanley kubricks scifi opus celebrated its 50th anniversary and enjoyed the release of an extensive makingof book, the screening of an unrestored 70mm version of the film overseen by none other than director and 2001 superfan christopher nolan, and now, the opportunity to see 2001 in the biggest format possible.
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